The Citizen Recommends

The Future of Sports Tech & Sports Betting Conference

Venture capitalist Wayne Kimmel and former Phillie Ryan Howard look to make the burgeoning sports betting industry their own

By Larry Platt
Guest Commentary

Why the 76ers Shouldn’t Have Celebrated Meek Mill

A former prosecutor on why we should hold the applause for the rapper recently released from prison

By Bryan Lentz

Not To Dis Smokin’ Joe, But…

We need to start honoring African Americans who have contributed to Philadelphia beyond sports and entertainment—like the late federal judge Leon Higginbotham

By Larry Platt

Villanova Wins the NCAA Tournament!…

…Of social consciousness, that is.

By Larry Platt
Guest Commentary

A Temple Stadium Can Spur Growth

A former Wharton prof, now head of the Global Sport Institute at Arizona State University, says college stadiums can benefit communities—if done right

By Kenneth L. Shropshire
Guest Commentary

Faith-Based Football

In his Sunday sermon last week, a prominent reverend deconstructs the Eagles’ pronouncements of faith…and finds something that can transform the city

By Rev. Bill Golderer

“Black History is Yours to Make”

A Mastery principal who boycotted the NFL this year is grateful to the Eagles—for helping him demonstrate that activism matters

By Sharif El-Mekki
Reality Check

Hey Eagles, can you do North Philly a solid?

WURD’s afternoon host urges the socially-good NFL champs to make its stadium affordable—so Temple doesn’t have to build a new one

By Charles D. Ellison

America Won the Super Bowl

Can last night’s win finally end Philly’s underdog story?

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

The Eagles Are Philadelphia

The key to the game is the same as the key to our city’s future: Our team’s grit

By Ajay Raju